CDP Director
Ken English, Ed.D.
2807 Enterpise Blvd.
P.O. Box 1210
Durant, OK 74702
866-933-2260
580-920-1514 fax

Chief

Gregory E. Pyle

Asst. Chief

Gary Batton

 

 

 

 


Career Development Staff

Within today's global economy, finding and keeping a job requires higher skill levels than ever before. Employers want workers with documented skills based on "real world" experience. The Career Development Program is designed to address this need within the Choctaw Nation.

What services are available?

Career Guidance and Counseling Services
The Career Development Center offers a variety of services to facilitate student development in the academic, career, and personal/social areas. Services include assessment, academic advisement, career information and planning, college and/or technical school, financial aid and scholarships, job readiness assistance and personal and professional growth workshops.
Our staff includes certified, licensed or qualified professional career counselors.

Assessment Testing
The abilities to learn, communicate and solve problems are essential assets for any worker, regardless of career choice. The Career Development Program offers the following assessment testing/certifications that measure skills which employers believe are critical to job success:

  • WorkKeys
  • KeyTrain
  • OKCIS
  • Discover

Academic Remediation
The Career Development Program is committed to supporting and strengthening the academic skills and offers a variety of learning assistance programs designed to develop and improve skills necessary for success in college-level or technical courses.
Alternate modes of instruction, such as one-on-one tutorials, computer-assisted instruction, small groups and individualized instruction are used to address the needs of the students seeking assistance.

Financial Assistance for Quality Training

  • Assistance with FAFSA Applications
  • Scholarships available for those who qualify

Career Readiness Certificate
Career Readiness Certificates are portable credentials that show an individual has certain fundamentals needed in the workplace.